110-300-0145(11) · Prior to licensing, exiting mechanisms on gates from a licensed outdoor play area to unlicensed space must be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching mechanism (shuts automatically when released from an individual’s control). A gate that is not an emergency exit must be locked or self-closing and self-latching.

1) Broken doll house waas in backyard with screws exposed 11) Gate door fell when opened, did not self-latch or self-close 4) There were not enough toys and materials outside for 6 children 8) Fence was not 48" high all the way around Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0166(3)(a) · To ensure a safe exit from the premises during an emergency, early learning providers must comply with the following requirements: (a) Emergency exit doors must remain unlocked from the inside, but may be locked from the outside while the early learning program is open. The door handle must be of the type that can be opened from the inside without the use of a key, tools, or special knowledge, and must automatically unlock when the knob or handle is turned;

Interior door handle on emergency exit door had a child proof lock on it requiring special knowledge to open Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0170(2) · An early learning provider must arrange for a fire safety inspection annually. A provider must arrange a fire safety inspection with a local government agency. If a local government agency is not available to conduct a fire safety inspection, a provider must inspect for fire safety using the state fire marshal form.

2) Provider did not inspect for fire safety using state fire marshal form 3i) Fire extinguisher was hung higher than 5 ft Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0170(3)(i) · To ensure a safe environment for children in care, an early learning provider must comply with the following fire safety requirements: (i) Extinguishers. An early learning provider must have and maintain working fire extinguishers that are marked with a minimum rating of 2A:10 BC. (i) Fire extinguishers must be located pursuant to the State Building Code chapter 51-54A WAC, as now and hereafter amended, and must be readily available for use in case of an emergency; (ii) Fire extinguishers must be located on each level of the early learning program space used by children and mounted within seventy-five feet of an exit next to the path of the exit; and (iii) If a fire extinguisher is mounted in a closet, there must be a sign indicating the location of the extinguisher and obstructions must not block access to the closet.

2) Provider did not inspect for fire safety using state fire marshal form 3i) Fire extinguisher was hung higher than 5 ft Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0480(2) · During travel to an off-site activity, an early learning provider must: (a) Have the health history, appropriate medication (if applicable), emergency information, and emergency medical authorization forms accessible for each child being transported; (b) Have a phone to call for emergency help; (c) Have a complete first-aid kit; (d) Maintain the staff-to-child ratio, mixed groupings, and active supervision requirements; (e) Have a current first aid and CPR certification pursuant to WAC 110-300-0106 (11); (f) Take attendance using a roll call or other method that assures all children are accounted for each time children begin and end travel to an off-site activity, and every time children enter and exit a vehicle; and (g) Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Provider transports children and does not have emerency information and emergency medical authorization forms accessible for each child being transported.

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110-300-0215(3)(c) · Medication must be stored and maintained as directed on the packaging or prescription label, including applicable refrigeration requirements. An early learning provider must comply with the following additional medication storage requirements: (i) Medication must be inaccessible to children; (ii) Controlled substances must be locked in a container or cabinet which is inaccessible to children; (iii) Medication must be kept away from food in a separate, sealed container; and (iv) External medication (designed to be applied to the outside of the body) must be stored to provide separation from internal medication (designed to be swallowed or injected) to prevent cross contamination.

During the inspection, Licensor Harris did not observe medication lock box or storage area (3)(c)(ii) Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0145(7) · Licensed outdoor play areas must be enclosed to deter people without permission from entering the area.

During the inspection, Licensor Harris did not observe a self-closing or self-latching gate on the premises. (11) During the inspection, Licensor Harris did not observe licensed outdoor play area that was enclosed by a barrier or a fence (6) Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Storage areas and storage rooms must: (a) Be inaccessible to children; (b) Have locking doors or other methods to prevent child access;

During the inspection, Licensor Harris observed a laundry/ storage area that is accessible to children. Provider will need to install a gate to prevent children from entering space (2)(a)(b) Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0105(2) · Early learning providers and household members in a family home early learning program must complete and pass a department background check, pursuant to chapter 110-06 WAC.

During the review of MERIT, Licensor Harris observed that Provider does not have a current background check (2) Risk WAC/RCW

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110-300-0145(6) · Licensed outdoor play areas must be enclosed with a fence or barrier that is intended to prevent children from exiting and discourages climbing. If the outdoor play area is enclosed by a barrier that is not a fence, the barrier may be a wall constructed with brick, stone, or a similar material.

During the inspection, Licensor Harris did not observe a self-closing or self-latching gate on the premises. (11) During the inspection, Licensor Harris did not observe licensed outdoor play area that was enclosed by a barrier or a fence (6)

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